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PHOTOS: Port Credit Harbour back in the day Always a safe haven from lake storms, the harbour proper began when the Port Credit Harbour Company was founded in 1834.	PHOTOS: The construction of Mississauga's City Centre neighbourhood Development started over 50 years ago in the late 1960s when the McLaughlin Group began to purchase the surrounding farmland, namely the Hodges, Hepton, McCauley and Davidson fa
Old School General Stores in Mississauga Almost every historic community had at least one "general store". It was a place to purchase "general" goods, groceries and supplies, often also serving as the local post office.	A look back at when Mississauga was “Toronto” Were it not for the population growth in what's now Mississauga, this website might have been named something else. Why?
Remembering Erindale Village The story of Erindale Village begins in 1822 when a block of land, known as the Racey Tract, was opened for settlement under the direction of Thomas Racey, a crown agent.	A Look at Mississauga's Historical Movie Theatres For years now, it has seemed like the days of the old school movie theatre are long over.
Researchers unveil new image of black hole that they will help unlock its mysteries A team of international scientists that includes a Canadian researcher has released a more detailed image of a black hole.	PHOTOS: A look back at historic churches in Mississauga Ever wanted to look at a very old church in Mississauga?
What Square One looked like 47 years ago in Mississauga Did you know that the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga is 47 years old and has been growing and expanding ever since?	Black History Month: Tribute to the Incredible Black Athletes who came from T.L. Kennedy in Mississauga Thomas L. Kennedy Secondary School in Cooksville, Mississauga has been blessed in our 68-year history to have an abundance of extraordinarily accomplished alumni.